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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Learning Center

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Sexually transmitted diseases(STDs) are caused by a group of infectious microorganisms that are transmitted mainly through sexual activity. These agents represent a costly, burdensome global public health problem.

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
AIDS is a frightening diagnosis - like cancer, it used to mean a death sentence.
Chlamydia Infections
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and a bacterial infection. You don't have to have intercourse to get...
Papillomavirus Infections
Genital human papillomavirus(HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by human...
Chancroid
Chancroid is a bacterial disease that is spread only through sexual contact.
Genital Warts (HPV)
We are all familiar with warts as harmless but ugly soft small growths on the skin.
Granuloma Inguinale
Granuloma inguinale is a sexually transmitted disease that is rarely seen in the United States.
Trichomonas Infection
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
Secondary Syphilis
Secondary syphilis is the second stage of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis. This stage is the most contagious.
Neurosyphilis
Neurosyphilis is an infection of the brain or spinal cord. It occurs in persons with untreated syphilis many years after...
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals.
Systemic Gonococcal Infection
Disseminated gonococcemia is a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Acute HIV Infection
Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune...
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD). It is a bacterial infection that is highly ...

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